British Birds At Rough Trade West

Over the past few months, tracks by British Birds have consistently made my ears prick up when I've been drawing along to Riley and Coe's show on BBC6.Despite the tourists taking selfies on the street down to Portobello Road, very little has changed over the years: there are still stalls selling sliver cutlery tied up in bundles, boxing gloves with a stall to themselves, vintage magazines, old-fashioned china tea-sets, hats, grumpy stall holders and a line of very cheap fruit and vegetable stalls. Gentrifying cafés struggle to fight against the waves of tat and the determinedly working class vibe, especially at the Golborne Road end. A splatter of rain began to fall; destination Rough Trade West!In the shop (I think it's the same people in there too!) Rob and Amelia were there supporting the band as they set up. I bought an vinyl album, which means I'll have to set up the record player again after deconstructing the kitchen and having the floor replaced. It's good to have a reason to…